Random access memory

Related Terms:

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Definitions:

Noun

random-access memory random access memory random memory RAM read/write memory

Definition: the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible

Definition: Computer memory, usually volatile, that stores program and data values during operation and in which each word of memory may be directly (randomly) accessed.